When we ring in the new year, we always look for new things to do, better things to become, more opportunities for improvement, and more ways to enjoy life. The word "resolution" has become so over-used that I haven't heard anyone refer to what they will do in 2011 using that term. The new terms for the new year have changed to goals, commitments, improvements and opportunities and they are all around us. Everyday of every year is a new day to set a goal, commit, improve or take advantage of an opportunity. Don't let them pass you by as just another burden, headache, job, errand, or chore. The New Year is full of things that have never been, exciting new surprises that await around every corner. Make new beginnings and memories and let winter weave her spell on you. As the temperature drops the trees, grass, and flowers rest in peace providing the perfect canvas for long, dark evenings of savory suppers and lively conversations, or solitary joys sipping hot tea and snuggling up with a good book. This is the time to dream, looking forward to the journey within you.
This month I will be sewing aprons, making fresh jams and marmalade, trying new soups and stews, and perfecting Marghertia Pizza. It's my all time favorite consisting only of home baked pizza dough, sliced roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese and basil leaves. I have lost 11 pounds in the last 4 weeks, and Chris 16, but this is something I will indulge in regularly knowing that I will have to run extra that day to burn it off. I have a Champagne Orange Marmalade that I am going to try soon and several new soups, stews, and sandwiches that will be posted after I have tried and perfected them.
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